This the perfect snack with one exception . . . I want to eat the whole pan as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Granola has always been a favorite in my family, but I was disappointed with the ingredient list of most I found on the shelf. You can find a few good ones made with healthy oils and without additives, but they come with a hefty price tag. This granola is super easy (my 7 year old can basically make it herself) and much less expensive than store bought.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar (or Swerve for Sugar Free)
- 2 cups Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 1/2 cup Hemp Seed (or flax seeds)
- 1/2 cup Pecans, chopped
- 1 Egg White*
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (I use Lily Brand Dairy and Sugar Free)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Melt coconut oil in microwave or stove stop and stir in sugar or swerve until dissolved.
2. Combine oats, coconut, seeds, and pecans in a large bowl.
3. Pour coconut oil over dry ingredients and stir well. Then fold in lightly beaten egg white.
4. Spread mixture on a parchment covered baking sheet.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Allow to cool before breaking into pieces and stirring in chocolate chips.
*The egg white helps bind the ingredients for a “chunkier” granola. You can omit the egg white if you have an allergy or follow a Vegan diet.
